Gary Lancaster
Sunbury,VIC
Summary
Experienced Forklift Operator with over 5 years of expertise in safely and efficiently operating various types of forklift in warehouse and industrial settings. Proficient in loading, unloading, and moving materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational guidelines. Skilled in inventory management, equipment maintenance, and following detailed instructions to support seamless warehouse operations. Strong attention to details, excellent spatial awareness, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Certified in forklift operation and committed to continuous improvement and safety excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Ingham Enterprises
Truganina, VIC
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated forklift trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in cycle counting process when required.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that all tasks were completed on time.
- Maintained cleanliness of the warehouse area by sweeping floors, dusting shelves, and removing debris.
- Loaded merchandise onto carts or pallets for transport to designated areas.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
LO Forklift Driver
Amazon
Ravenhall, VIC
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
Education
Licence & Certifications
Skills
- Palletizing
- Stock allocation
- Documentation
- Material Handling
- Production Scheduling
- Production Reporting
- OSHA Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Product Inspection
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory staging
- Inventory reporting
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Communication and presentation
- Heavy equipment operations
- Warehouse Operations
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Staff Management
- Safety awareness
- Storage and Organization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Ingham Enterprises
07.2022 - 05.2024
LO Forklift Driver
Amazon
09.2020 - 06.2022
Licence & Certifications
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